Serving 167 students in grades 3-8, Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)6%
26%
Black
(15-16)93%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute?
167 students attend Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute?
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute offer ?
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute part of?
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute is part of Buffalo City School District.
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